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European and World History Period Studies
Option A: Medieval and Early Modern 1095–1609
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The total number of marks for this paper is 100.
This paper contains questions on the following six Study Topics:
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The Crusades and Crusader States 1095–1192
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The Renaissance from c.1400–c.1550
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Exploration and Discovery c.1445–c.1545
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Spain 1469–1556
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Charles V: International Relations and the Holy Roman Empire 1519–1559
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Philip II, Spain and the Netherlands, 1556–1609
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Answer any two questions.
The Crusades and Crusader states 1095–1192
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Assess the reasons why people joined the First Crusade.
[50]
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To what extent was shortage of manpower the main problem facing the Crusader States in the
twelfth century?
[50]
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To what extent was the rivalry between Richard I of England and Philip II of France the main
reason for the limited success of the Third Crusade?
[50]
The Renaissance from c.1400–c.1550
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How important was the fall of Constantinople (1453) in the development of the Renaissance in
Italy?
[50]
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‘Renaissance artists and architects did no more than copy classical art and architecture.’ How far
do you agree?
[50]
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To what extent did the Italian Renaissance influence cultural developments in northern Europe?
[50]
Exploration and Discovery c.1445–c.1545
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How important was royal patronage in Portuguese overseas exploration in this period?
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‘No more than a series of trading posts.’ How far do you agree with this view of the Portuguese
Empire?
[50]
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To what extent was the spread of Christianity Spain’s main aim in the development of its Empire?
[50]
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Spain 1469–1556
10 How successful were Ferdinand and Isabella’s religious policies?
[50]
11 Assess the reasons why Charles I faced so many problems in Spain from 1516 to 1524.
[50]
12 Assess the strengths and weaknesses of Spain in 1556.
[50]
Charles V: International Relations and the Holy Roman Empire 1519–1559
13 ‘Without the protection of princes, Lutheranism would not have survived.’ How far do you agree?
[50]
14 To what extent was personal rivalry the main reason for the Habsburg-Valois wars?
[50]
15 Assess the reasons why Charles V was unable to remove the Ottoman threat.
[50]
Philip II, Spain and the Netherlands, 1556–1609
16 ‘The most serious problems Philip II faced in ruling Spain were economic and financial.’ How far
do you agree?
[50]
17 ‘Philip II enjoyed more success in his dealings with the Turks than with England or France.’ How far
do you agree?
[50]
18 How far was Maurice of Nassau’s leadership the main reason for the success of the northern
provinces by 1609?
[50]
Paper Total [100]
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